Cajun Pasta Recipe
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4.9
42 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
553 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cajun Pasta Recipe
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This Cajun pasta recipe is loaded with shrimp and andouille sausage, with lots of flavorful Cajun seasonings, easy to make, a perfect weeknight dinner!
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 talk celery chopped
- 1 Jalapeno pepper chopped (optional, for more spicy)
- 1 small green pepper chopped (or use half a large one)
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes (or use equivalent fresh)
- 4 ounces smoked andouille sausage sliced
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning (or more to taste - I usually use 2 tablespoons)
- 2-3 tablespoons Sour Cream or Crema (optional, for a creamy version)
- 8 ounces prepared pasta noodles
- Chopped parsley and chili flakes for serving
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan to medium heat. Add onion, celery and peppers and cook for 5 minutes to soften, stirring.
- Add garlic and andouille and cook another minute, until the garlic becomes fragrant.
- Add crushed tomatoes and Cajun seasonings and stir. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes (or longer) to let the flavors develop. You can prepare your pasta while the sauce is simmering.
- Tuck the shrimp into the sauce and cook for 5 minutes, or until the shrimp is cooked through and nicely pink.
- When the pasta is ready, drain it but retain 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Stir it into the sauce along with the cooked pasta noodles.
- If you prefer a CREAMY VERSION, stir in the sour cream or crema at this time.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and chili flakes and serve.
Notes
- Heat Factor: Medium. The jalapenos will give you a bit of a kick. If you'd like to increase the heat, sprinkle on some spicy chili flakes or add in some hot sauce to the mix.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
553kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
63g
(21%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
313mg
(104%)
Sodium
1417mg
(59%)
Potassium
1051mg
(30%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
1514IU
(30%)
Vitamin C
55mg
(61%)
Calcium
274mg
(27%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 553 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 553kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 313mg | 104% |
| Sodium | 1417mg | 59% |
| Potassium | 1051mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 1514IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 55mg | 61% |
| Calcium | 274mg | 27% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
42 reviews
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